Description
This berry croissant bake is a delicious breakfast casserole that’s easy to make and perfect for a cozy morning treat. Flaky croissant pieces soaked in custard and baked with juicy mixed berries create a heavenly blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
4 large croissants, torn into bite-sized pieces
2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen; blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- Spread the torn croissant pieces evenly in the baking dish. Scatter the mixed berries over the croissants.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissants and berries, pressing down gently to soak the croissants.
- Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to allow the croissants to absorb the custard.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
This recipe is flexible; feel free to change up the berries or use different bread like challah or brioche.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
If you want to make this ahead of time, assemble the dish the night before and refrigerate it overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
